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Tips & Advice

What are some car repair scams?

Among the common scams pulled are needless repairs, where a garage charges you for work that isn't necessary. Another popular one is attracting customers through a cheap oil change or tire pressure check. Then, when you your car is being repaired, they give you a long list of other corrections they'd like to make, therefore boosting the total cost of your bill. The best way to combat these types of problems is getting a written estimate before work is done so you can see how much repairs are expected to cost. If the final bill is higher than the estimate projected, ask to specifically see the work. Make sure information is put in writing as well. If a problem remains, you can have proof that work was not done to your satisfaction.

What should I do in the winter for my car?

For winter driving, features such as the defroster, heater and exhaust system are paramount. Look in your owner's manual for specific directions on how features should be checked and repaired. Many newer cars have a cabin air filter that can be replaced when needed, allowing warm air to continue to flow in. Also, check tires before winter driving, as they need to be at the proper pressure to perform well on snow and ice.

What should I do in the spring and summer for my car?

In the spring and summer, you want to be sure your air conditioner and cooling systems work correctly. Given the high temperatures, overheating is a common problem. Look over the system by ensuring there is enough coolant available. If it needs to be refilled, it is best to open the hood and add more to the car before it gets too warm out. Also, clean out fan ducts and other ventilation sources necessary for summertime driving.

What car repairs can I make without going to a mechanic?

Some fixes to your car can be done without paying a specialist. Issues like replacing oil and air filters are relatively simple, with instructions provided in the owner's manual on how to make these changes. The same goes for replacing broken windshield wipers or burnt-out headlights. Such issues should be repaired quickly to guarantee safety, but don't require a visit to a garage.

Can I do my own auto repair?

Yes. Not every type of auto repair work needs to be done by a certified mechanic. You can fix some of a vehicle's issues just by paying attention to how the automobile is running and having a basic understanding of auto repair. Look over the ways weather may impact your car and what preventative measures you can take to avoid having to take it into the shop.

How often should I take my car in for a check-up and what will the mechanic do?

Regular checkups are recommended for your car. Tires must be rotated, fluids needs to be replaced and the engine must be evaluated. After driving 25,000 miles, most auto dealers suggest having the vehicle checked out to ensure everything is running smoothly. Taking the car into the auto repair professional you trust will protect you from further problems down the road.

I was just in a car accident and I don't see any damage – should I still go to a mechanic?

In the event of an accident, even if your vehicle does not appear to have any damage on the outside, it is recommended that you see a auto repair professional. Internal damage might have occurred, or an important part may have been knocked out of place. Fixing these issues can prevent further vehicle breakdowns in the future. In the case of a serious accident, a body shop can assess the problems and determine the best course of action for repairs, as well as evaluate how much they will cost.

When do I need to go to a mechanic?

Setbacks with brakes, lights and other parts that are vital to the safety of your car's driver and passengers, as well as others on the road, necessitate quick fixes. A ripped seat cushion or broken radio do not involve safety and will not warrant enough of a problem that going into a garage is required. Many modern automobiles will notify drivers of an issue, in the form of a signal on the dashboard or a noise within the vehicle.

How can I find a reliable mechanic?

It may take going to several different mechanics before you find one you with whom you are truly comfortable. Find out what approach they will take to repair your car or what alternatives are available. Shopping around also gives you the best opportunity to find the cheapest rate or the fastest service, as some garages might be backed up with other vehicles that need repair first. Online sites offer honest opinions from real customers who have used a business.

Hudson Import Auto Svcs is hands down the MOST REPUTABLE auto repair business I have EVER encountered! Nahm is the owner and the hardest worker ... I swear he's my guardian angel AND the HEART and SOUL of his business! He doesn't just service imports- he knows about and works on ALL makes and model cars!The integrity, the kindness, the patience, the respect, the knowledge - not to mention, his reasonable prices and complete passion he has for the work that is done there; makes him the BEST of the BEST! There are not enough Woohoo's to express the lovely person he is inside and out. He has the most dedicated hard working mechanics and Nahm has NEVER failed me! I usually don't take the time to write reviews but I couldn't resist giving him kudos for his awesome work and character. I wont take my car anywhere else 'cause I found someone I can trust and I happen to like it done right the first time :)I hadn't been there for about a year but when I called him last week with an urgent situation I was experiencing with my new used car (Toyota Avalon). He not only remembered me/my voice over the phone- he took me in based on the symptoms my car was having (even tho it was one of his busiest days) 'cause he felt it wasn't safe to drive! His priority are his customers! My car was running horribly but he squeezed me in while I waited that same day and ... now my car runs like BRAND NEW!!!When I first got there, he test drove the car and knew IMMEDIATELY what was wrong. He also test drove the car himself AFTER the repairs, to be sure the symptoms were no longer an issue. He is BEYOND BELIEF- and I can always count on him. This respectable man is a rare find - a nice family man who treats his customers like one of his own family! His place is clean and comfy as I watched TV. All I gotta say is GOD BLESS HIM and thank you, Nahm, for always being there!

I have been using Full Automotive for almost twenty years. Mike is a very good experienced and most importantly honest mechanic. The store front and waiting area is unimpressive, but the results are good and the repairs done need to be done. I had two experiences that really sold me on Full auto.I went in to a local tire shop on Wilson and Fisher for a deal on an oil change and "complimentary" inspection, when I was informed I would need a costly strut replacement and alignment for about $600! Knowing that the 3 year old car with 51 thousand miles had driven and handled beautifully, I ran it by full automotive, and had the struts checked. He said there was absolutely nothing wrong with them. He told me he would let me know if I ever needed to replace them, if I did not notice it first. I traded the car in 5 years later with 113 thousand miles and the struts and car were still great. Had west-side Toyota dealership quote me over $1,200 (to start) to work on a significant problem with Camry after a thorough engine and system analysis. Even then they could not be sure it would fully correct the problem. Full Auto took an OBD reader and within minutes told me exactly what the problem was and the cost was $450 (majority for Toyota part) - repair was spot on. The dealership was off the mark on the needed specific repair they were trained to repair!Full Auto does good work at a fair rate, and does what needs to be done. They even let you know you can wait on certain things if they are not quite ready for service or inform you of what will need to be done in the future. Pretty store front and nice waiting area are lacking, but honest and knowledgeable mechanic owns and operates this long standing west-side business.

This shop is great for SMALL fixes. The one's they can't over charge you on OR charge a storage fee, since their on a small lot & take on so many clients they can't get to u as fast as they would like. But still want that storage fee instead of saying u have a choice to come get it or be charge. 1st issue. Charming, well educated, very skilled workers, luv that part. But when when a customer is charged for something they wanted done, & they don't, big problem. When small parts like an oil stick is broken & the owner knows it wasn't, but they say it was like that when it came in, Wrong. When a customer is coming in there to spend well over a thousand dollars, you might wanna rethink how u do business. And on that note, The OVERCHARGE for labor is insane for such a small business, U'd think u were getting taken advantage from a dealership for some of the labor charges. Some not all, i have been there for smaller things, and they treated me good on price. But after that last job, sadly i will not be returning. over charged, esp on parts we all know how cheap they get them, profit is not worth being greedy. Not doing things customers ask for, thats a biggie with any customer, things getting broke n not fixing it that is just wrong. I have went to well know company's and had fair prices "even if they are a little pricey" and it was cheaper than going here. After my experience here, i'd rather start using back yard mechanics, at least they keep it blunt, and work with ur budget. Enter at your own risk.

I had just bought my daughter a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero in Portland Oregon. It drove across the country to Louisville Kentucky without issue. In Laramie Wyonimg, with 35 mile winds I attempted to top off the oil and proceeded like an idiot to pour about 1/3 of a quart all over the engine trying to get the pour stream to go in the oil fill, and then stuffed the oil can into the fill, most likely overfilling the engine. To say the least we had oil everywhere. After dropping my daughter in Louisville, I was to borrow the car to drive to Pittsburgh to see a client. Just before Wheeling, Pa., the car threw the Serpentine belt and my trip was over. I emailed 3 shops in town on a Sunday night while stranded on the side of the interstate. Dave, the owner of the Saab Shop, was the only one to respond back to my email for help and called me to assess the situation. I had AAA tow the car back to Columbus, Oh. 115 miles to get it to The Saab Shop, and stayed the night. Monday morning, Dave and crew dropped everything, worked on getting all the oil off the motor, and replaced the belt and pulleys in less than 5 hours from the time they opened. These guys will go out of their way to please their customers and help others if they have the opportunity. Thanks to all for being there in my time of need. I was able to make my flight back to Oregon without incident because of these guys, thus saving me more money. I would highly recommend. Ted and Dave are great. Saab Shop A+!!!! Chris O'Neill

Wow...where to begin?? This man is AMAZING! My car was vandalized Thursday night Jan. 31st. We didn't realize it until Friday morning February 1st. My car is a 2006 VW Beetle with leather seats, the window had been shattered and the glass shards were all over my passenger seat and carpet. We were really worried about the glass cutting up the leather, AND the very cold air ruining the leather as well. Needless to say, we needed to choose the company that could replace my window the quickest. Safelite quoted us $212.78 and said they couldn't do it until Monday *sigh* so we set up the appointment but continued calling other window replacement companies. We called many others, but ONLY CLEAR VUE AUTO GLASS agreed to get us in THE VERY SAME DAY! Woohoo! THEN, to further impress us, the owner beat Safelite's price by $43.61 LESS than Safelite quoted us! So my husband drove my little car in the freezing cold to Clear Vue. The owner not only replaced my window, but he used a vacuum to remove every last shard of glass out of my leather seat, (not one scratch on the leather!) out of my carpet, even out of the (extremely hard to reach) inside on my door panel! Which was a huge deal because I have OCD and if I would have heard glass rattling around inside my door it would have made me crazy! LOL! THEN, as if we weren't impressed enough already, he swept my carpets spotless, THEN cleaned & polished my dashboard! I'll never use anybody else again! A+++++ Thanks again! :-)

Excellent customer service! They took in my car and had my transmission replaced the very next day. I can't say enough for the service I received from Thom and Greg. Not being from the area, they provided transportation to and from hotel. If you find yourself stuck with transmission problems of any sort, this is the place to bring your vehicle. A free diagnostic will be done along with a repair estimate of cost and time. They have technicians whose sole purpose is to remanufacture and completely overhaul transmissions of all makes throughout the day. When complete, these remanufactured transmissions are stress tested and placed on the shelf to maintain a running inventory of stock transmissions. They had a stock transmission on their shelf for my car and I was on the road the very next morning. The repair service at A-Team Transmissions does not stop with transmissions. These guys are extremely knowledgeable with transmissions but they also take care of engine problems. Transmission problems are progressive and can get worse any moment without notice. I witnessed this with my own. If you bring yours in, then they tell you the problem is worse and will cost more, I would not question the integrity of their answer. These guys shoot it straight and give honest answers regardless of how much it may hurt to hear the news.

This shop is the best! I was on an 8 hour trip with my 2001 9-3, hundreds of miles from home, and my engine malfunction light came on. My good fortune is that I was just east of Columbus when this happened, and was lucky enough to contact Ted at The Saab Shop. He was unbelievable - stayed on the phone with me as he patiently directed me through the city of Columbus (like the back of his hand!), around detours and road closures to get me to the shop. He and Nik stayed after hours and gave of their personal time to meet me and make sure there wasn't something seriously wrong with my car. Nik quickly but thoroughly checked my engine, diagnosed and reset everything, determining that I could continue my trip, but that I should have it checked out once I got home. A huge relief for me! He really knew his stuff and I felt totally comfortable with his diagnosis. He listened patiently to my questions and took the time necessary to explain what I needed to know, in addition to logging his observations and actions for my mechanic to review once I was home. For those of you who are lucky enough to 1.own a Saab, and 2. live in the Columbus area, this is your shop.Johanna DaveyHershey, PA

we are recurring and loyal customers of genos customs they are honest people who will fix and quote you a fare price and go way Way beyond my expectations!!!. to get the job done right and at a fair price. i have took my 2001 pontiac in 2 times and i went from walking to rolling within reasonable time frame usually the very next day.. i have also took in my chevy 1500 and they did a great job it aint never ran better all for a fair price.. they have always treated me with respect and i like them.. and by the time u go threw a back yard guy and keep spending you can go to genos and get it done right the first time .. if you dont believe me im not the one walking either ha ha thanks again yall

I have not taken any car there for years because I have been under warranty with dealerships when buying my last 2 new cars. I have recommended Howilers to everyone that is having car problems because I think they are the best there is... My favorite story is the one where I took my Lincoln in and told them that I was going to need a certain repair that would have cost around $800. When I picked it up the owner told me that was not the problem and it was something very simple and there was no charge. He could have taken advantage of the situation and I would have never known. He is probably the most honest guy you can find. They always do the best work....

I moved to Columbus and was looking for a car shop. I needed someone who was reliable. So far, everything I’ve had fixed there on my car has always been done right. They are always so nice there. They greet you right away, and the service guys are always willing to talk to you about anything. They explain things thoroughly so that you understand and know what’s going on with your car. If you think something isn’t right, you can bring it back and they will check it out for you, but I have always had great outcomes when I have gone.

Did You Know?

Finding An Auto Repair Professional

There are more than 700,000 auto service technicians and mechanics in the U.S. Finding the right one to repair a dent in your car door or fix an engine that won't start can be overwhelming, especially when it's an emergency. Review a few important facts about auto repair professionals and what you can do to get the best possible mechanic working on your vehicle's issues for a fair price.

Looking For Reliability
Unlike home repair services that evaluate a property, meet with homeowners and have time to prepare before their physical work begins, auto repair businesses are often asked to make fixes on the spot. If you come into a garage with a tire issue, the expectation is the mechanic will know how to correct that problem quickly.

That is why reliability is so vital when searching for a trusted auto repair shop. It may take going to several different mechanics before you find one you are truly comfortable with. Pose questions to this professional to find out what approach they will take to repair your car or what alternatives are available. Shopping around also gives you the best opportunity to find the cheapest rate or the fastest service, as some garages may be backed up with other vehicles that need repair first.

A recommended way to locate a trustworthy auto repair professional is to seek out customer reviews. Online sites offer honest opinions from real customers who have used a business. Read through this feedback to learn how a business operates and what you can expect if you were to take your vehicle there. Look for reviews about how quick maintenance was completed and if prices were fair. By learning what other people have said about a garage, you can gain a better idea if it's the right place to go when you have a car problem in need of fixing.

Understanding When There's An Issue

It can be difficult to know which automotive problems are serious enough to require expert assistance. A ripped seat cushion or broken radio don't involve safety and will not warrant enough of a problem that going into a garage is required. However, setbacks with brakes, lights and other parts that are vital to the safety of your car's driver and passengers, as well as others on the road, necessitate quick fixes. Many modern automobiles will notify drivers of an issue, in the form of a signal on the dashboard or a noise within the vehicle.

In the event of an accident, even if your vehicle does not appear to have any damage on the outside, it is generally recommended that you see a trusted auto repair professional. Internal damage may have occurred, or an important part may have been knocked out of place. Fixing these issues before driving much further can prevent further vehicle breakdowns in the future. In the case of a serious accident, a body shop can assess the problems and determine the best course of action for repairs, as well as evaluate how much they will cost.

Beyond that, regular checkups are recommended. Tires must be rotated, fluids needs to be replaced and the engine must be evaluated. After driving 25,000 miles, most auto dealers suggest having the vehicle checked out to ensure everything is running smoothly. Taking the car into the auto repair professional you trust will protect you from further problems down the road.

Doing Your Own Auto Repair

Not every type of auto repair work needs to be done by a certified mechanic. You can fix some of a vehicle's issues just by paying attention to how the automobile is running and having a basic understanding of auto repair. Look over the ways weather may impact your car and what preventative measures you can take to avoid having to take it into the shop. At the same time, be aware of mechanic scams that can impact your experience.

Preventing Trips To The Professional
Some fixes to your car can be done without paying a specialist. Issues like replacing oil and air filters are relatively simple, with instructions provided in the owner's manual on how to make these changes. The same goes for replacing broken windshield wipers or burnt-out headlights. Such issues should be repaired quickly to guarantee safety, but don't require a visit to a garage. By handling these types of tasks on your own, you'll gain a better understanding for how your car operates and save time and money.

Along with understanding how to fix manageable vehicle issues that may arise, taking preventative measures to avoid future problems is a valuable time saver. Many problem-solving best practices are related to the seasons. Your vehicle will be in different conditions in the winter than in the summer, meaning it requires a different type of preparation.

In the spring and summer, you want to be sure your air conditioner and cooling systems work correctly. Given the high temperatures the vehicle will be exposed to, overheating is a common problem. Look over the system by ensuring there is enough coolant available. If it needs to be refilled, it is best to open the hood and add more to the car before it gets too warm out. Also, clean out fan ducts and other ventilation sources necessary for summertime driving.

For winter driving, features such as the defroster, heater and exhaust system are paramount. Look in your owner's manual for specific directions on how features should be checked and repaired. Many newer cars have a cabin air filter that can be replaced when needed, allowing warm air to continue to flow in. Also, check your tires before winter driving, as they need to be at the proper pressure to perform well on snow and ice.

Avoiding Scams
There is a common worry among many people that auto repair professionals take advantage of the general public. Because so many people are unaware of how to fix the problems in their vehicle, they are nervous of being overcharged by mechanics or worried that the improper work is being done.

While the great majority of professionals in the industry are honest, hard-working people, a few bad apples can ruin everything. You should be extra careful when first visiting a mechanic to guarantee that the price you're charged and maintenance the vehicle receives are fair.

Among the common scams pulled are needless repairs, where a garage charges you for work that isn't necessary. Another popular one is attracting customers through a cheap oil change or tire pressure check. Then, when you are in the shop and your car is being repaired, they give you a long list of other corrections they'd like to make, therefore boosting the total cost of your bill.

The best way to combat these types of problems is getting a written estimate before work is done. That way, you can see how much repairs are expected to cost. If the final bill is higher than the estimate projected, ask to specifically see the work. Make sure information is put in writing as well. If a problem remains, you can have proof that work was not done to your satisfaction.

By working closely with an auto repair professional and doing some of the tune-up work on your own, you will be less likely to fall for these scams. At the same time, you'll be able to drive out with a clean and healthy vehicle, thanks to the repairs made by a trained professional.